Back to Hanoi: my feelings 5 years later
Back in Hanoi after 5 years: between memories, changes and immediate impressions, here is what the Vietnamese capital left me this time.
Thai Nguyen's tea plantations
The last stage of this stay in the north of Vietnam, wanting to see something different (reference to the passage towards Lake Babe normally used), we went there
Bac Son: a spectacular panorama of the valley
That was basically why I wanted to make a stop in the area, so was it really worth it? Just from the photo above, I think you'll be wondering
On the way to Lang Son, or almost…
We were nearing the end of our stay in the mountains of northern Vietnam. If you looked at my itinerary (visible here), you could see that we decided not to visit
Ban Gioc, the largest waterfalls in Vietnam
Our stop in Cao Bang was for the sole purpose of taking a trip to the Ban Gioc Falls, these waterfalls which, like Niagara Falls or those
My buttocks are tired between Bao Lac and Cao Bang
This day saw us join Bao Lac to reach Cao Bang, our base, to then go see the Ban Gioc falls, a must-see in the region. Which
Meo Vac and Ma Pi Leng: spectacular landscapes on the road to happiness
Between Dong Van and Meo Vac, the Road to Happiness crosses the Ma Pi Leng Pass, offering some of the most impressive, dizzying panoramas in northern Vietnam.
Dong Van: discovery of the palace of the Hmong “king” and short motorbike loop
I was telling you the other time about a palace of a local Hmong "king" in Bac Ha. I was surprised to see that there was also another local "king" (in any case, a
How to get your driving license for northern Vietnam
What you need to know to get your driving license in the border area with China, in the far north of Vietnam, if you are traveling by motorbike.
On the road to Ha Giang: an unexpected trip to North Vietnam
What was supposed to be a rather quiet day, with 80 km to cover between Vinh Quang and Ha Giang, turned out to be a long day and we happily reached the
Lung Phin in Vinh Quang: typical market and breathtaking landscapes
The mountains of northern Vietnam are full of small villages where all varieties of ethnic minorities are scattered. They meet at least once a week to sell
Bac Ha Market: An Explosion of Colours… But a Bit of Disappointment
When you hear about the Bac Ha market, you think of this joyful and colorful meeting place teeming with people, animals and goods of all kinds, a
At Sapa market and the road to Bac Ha
Let's continue this motorbike journey through the mountains of northern Vietnam. We are still in Sapa, and on this foggy morning, we were first going to take a tour of the
Sapa: immersion in a Hmong family between mountains and rice fields
Sapa, a mountain town perched at an altitude of 1 m. This is a visit that is more my lady's responsibility than mine. In establishing our program for this trip
How to: Get your motorbike on the train from Hanoi to Lao Cai
Taking a motorbike roadtrip in the north of Vietnam meant making choices. Bringing the motorbike with us from Hanoi was one of them. The reason is simple, it
24h in Tam Coc (Ninh Binh), the terrestrial Halong Bay
What is Halong Bay on land? These are so-called "karstic" reliefs, that is to say rock whose particular shape has been shaped by the action of water. If
North Vietnam: detailed itinerary for a motorbike roadtrip
2 weeks in northern Vietnam is both a little and a lot
13 days in northern Vietnam: motorbike road trip, itinerary and results
Review of this memorable road trip in the mountains of northern Vietnam. Here is a summary of the stages and our itinerary as well as the cost of this journey.
What to do and see in South Vietnam?
I'm taking advantage of the fact that I'm about to leave on a road trip in the north of Vietnam the day after tomorrow to give you a quick rundown of what you shouldn't miss in
Top 10 Things to Do in Vietnam
Here is a small top 10 of things to see in Vietnam: 1- Hoan Kiem Lake (the lake of the Returned Sword) Hoan Kiem Lake which means “lake of the Returned Sword”